Fishing and Hunting Workers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May haul catch onto ship or other vessel.
Job outlook: -4.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 2,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments.
• Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size.
• Direct fishing or hunting operations, and supervise crew members.
• Interpret weather and vessel conditions to determine appropriate responses.
• Travel on foot, by vehicle, or by equipment such as boats, snowmobiles, helicopters, snowshoes, or skis to reach hunting areas.
• Select, bait, and set traps, and lay poison along trails, according to species, size, habits, and environs of birds or animals and reasons for trapping them.
• Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Connect accessories such as floats, weights, flags, lights, or markers to nets, lines, or traps.
What's the job outlook for Fishing and Hunting Workers?
Employment for Fishing and Hunting Workers is projected to change -4.6% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Fishing and Hunting Workers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Fishing and Hunting Workers?
About 2,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.